Can Diabetes Cause Diarrhea?
Diarrhea is loose, watery, and frequent stool. Diarrhea is considered chronic (long-term) when you have had loose or frequent stools for more than 4 weeks.
Alternative Names
Stools - watery; Frequent bowel movements; Loose bowel movements
Considerations
Diarrhea in adults is usually mild and goes away quickly without complications. In infants and children (especially under age 3), diarrhea can cause dangerous dehydration fairly quickly.
Common Causes
The most common cause of diarrhea is
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